One last dance | KAZUTOMO HITMAN AU

The target(s)

" Your hits are as light as the leaves traveling the wind. "
Kazuha dodged an attack directed to his face, which he'd done countless times within the past thirty minutes. Kaedehara Kazuha, a hitman from Inazuma, the nation of eternity whom serves the Raiden Shogun, had been attack himself by his own target.

" How poetic. Will those be your last words? " The man whose scars were covered by bandages all around his chest hit Kazuha's direction. Hirohito Tomonari, a hitman from Natlan, the nation of war whom serves Murata, commissioned to eliminate the Raiden Shogun's strongest weapon.

" How inspiring, I've lost count of the hits I've dodged. You're not even close to giving up. " A smile appeared on Kazuha's face which wouldn't be wiped off anytime soon.
Kazuha, constantly on Tomonari's mercy grabbed the man's waist. The two switched positions, Tomonari was cornered by the one they call the Raiden Shogun's strongest weapon, against a wall.

" I could've done this an eternity ago, however.. I prefer to let those weaker than me have a go. " Kazuha's smile was as charming as ever.
The man could feel a slight burn in his arm, which Tomonari had taken hold of.
" Electro vision? "

" Electro vision. " Tomonari managed to twist Kazuha's arm, trapping him by placing the arm behind his back. Kazuha was against the cold wall, on Tomonari's mercy again.
" They call you the Raiden Shogun's strongest weapon? "

" The strongest aren't the ones with the most strength, rather those who play their cards right. " Kazuha spoke words, which implied he had a plan B.
The wind grew stronger, both of them payed close attention to that detail. A soft smile reappeared on Kazuha's face.
" The wind knows me, but you.. are unfamiliar with it. "

" Anemo vision? " Kazuha's movements were lighter than wind itself, the anemo vision should've been no surprise.
Soon, the thunder began, notifying of  the Raiden Shogun's presence. Tomonari let go of the man.

Kazuha smiled. " Til we meet again, Hirohito Tomonari. "

" Kaedehara Kazuha. "


The plane of Euthymia, which the true archon of Inazuma presented herself in. Kazuha walked in a slow pace towards the woman in purple.

" I assume you've eliminated the threat? " The archon spoke.

" Your majesty, I'm afraid— "

" Your majesty? " Ei laughed with the softest tone.
" Kazuha, I am not the Raiden Shogun. You are wasting your breath with 'your majestying.' "

Kazuha bowed. " I am afraid Murata wishes war against Inazuma. "

" War? .. And Hirohito? "

" In Natlan, I assume. "

" Alive? You've met your match. "

" What are the consequences if I am unable defeat him with or without my vision? "

" The Raiden Shogun will take care of him. No need for worry Kazuha, you won't be harmed. "

Kazuha exit the plane of Euthymia.


The state of the lost, Murata's resting place. Surrounded by lava.

" Kaedehara Kazuha hasn't been eliminated. "

" Hasn't? My expectations for you were too high.. "

" I apologize, m'lady. "

" Take your leave. You are allowed to return, once Kaedehara Kazuha's heart is no longer beating. "

Tomonari took his leave, only Murata's dissatisfaction in his mind. The moment Tomonari stepped his foot outside of the border surrounding the state of the lost, someone attacked him. The culprit moved rapidly, you could barely catch a glimpse of him.

The wind blew Kazuha's hair in a peaceful way, matching every move he made. The man landed on top of Tomonari, trapping him on the hard ground.
" A pleasure to meet you here. " He wore the softest smile.

Tomonari laughed, with a blade touching his neck.
" How threatening. "

" I thought I'd never see you around after our duel in the Chinju forest.. I suppose Murata isn't the brightest when it comes to hiding the location of those serving under her. "

" Murata has an army ready to put their lives on the line for her safety. A border deadly to outsiders surrounds Murata, protecting her even if the army falls. "

" Why step outside the border? You're not a part of the army, are you? You follow Murata's direct orders. " Kazuha kept his blade on Tomonari's neck, scarring it.

" My quest remains unfinished. "

" Your X remains marked on my head. My X remains on yours. Your situation is rather unfortunate, my blade has been drawn. Yours hasn't been, I could slit your throat and successfully fulfill the Raiden Shogun's wishes. "

Tomonari placed a sharp arrowhead on Kazuha's throat.
" Unless I successfully fulfill Murata's first. "

Kazuha's chuckled, the softness transferred from his smile to the tone of his voice.
" Go on. "

The aura of courage filled the atmosphere. Kazuha didn't seem to hold back, why would Tomonari do so? The man cut into Inazumans' throat, whilst the exact second Tomonari could feel Kazuha's blade deepening into his.

" You're hesitant? " Kazuha let go of his blade, standing up.

" You were planning on have me kill you and you kill me, neither of us could claim the honour of a successful job. "

" I request peace. "

" Peace? "

" I do not wish Inazuma to be the target of Murata's fury after your passing. "

" You're trying to protect your precious Inazuma, aren't you? "

" My Inazuma? " Kazuha couldn't help but laugh: " Everything I do in this lifetime, is to fulfill the Raiden Shogun's wish for eternity.  You, Hirohito Tomonari are standing as an obstacle in the way of that eternity. Which is why, you must be eliminated. "